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Ali Malek KC

Ali Malek KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ali Malek KC is a leading commercial barrister. Widely recognised for his skills as an advocate in international arbitration, he has appeared as counsel in cases governed by ICC, LCIA and SIAC rules, amongst others. His expertise also includes ICSID claims under bilateral investment treaties. He has also been appointed as arbitrator in disputes under many institutional rules including ICC, LCIA, SIAC and the HKIAC.

Frequently advising on enforcement issues and jurisdictional challenges to arbitration awards he has a reputation in the international arbitration world as someone to go to for the ā€œtop cases.ā€ His clients include state authorities and governments, and his recent matters include disputes in Singapore, Hong Kong and arbitration-related appearances in the Commercial Court.

Ali Malek regularly appears in the Chancery Division, generally in relation to high profile commercial and banking disputes.

Ali Malek KC has a significant practice involving civil fraud cases with many cases having an international element. He is well known for his trial work as an effective cross-examiner.

Ali Malek KC is regularly instructed in the most important commercial dispute cases being heard in London and globally. A highly sought-after and impressive silk who handles both litigation and international arbitration. He is instructed on high-profile and high-value commercial disputes, and has particular experience in cases originating in Russia and the CIS.

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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Ali Malek KC has an impressive practice and acts in a wide range of financial cases, frequently with cross-border elements, appearing for investment managers, private businesses, and domestic and international banks. His work often encompasses fraudulent matters and conspiracy claims, and he is also an expert in matters relating to aviation finance and derivative disputes.

International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)

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Ali Malek KC handles a broad range of international arbitration disputes regarding oil and gas, infrastructure, banking and joint venture matters, among others. He acts on behalf of governments, investors, shareholders, charities and international companies in arbitrations across the Middle East, Europe and Asia. He is familiar with the rules of various arbitral bodies including the LCIA and ICSID. He also has expertise in handling disputes under Sections 67 and 69 of the International Arbitration Act 1996.

Energy & Natural Resources - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Ali Malek KC is a strong commercial barrister with a broad practice that takes in a copious caseload in the oil and gas sector. He specialises in exploration issues, and has handled cases concerning assets in a number of African and Asian jurisdictions. Malek frequently appears as an advocate in arbitrations with an international aspect to them, including cases governed by ICC, LCIA and SIAC rules.

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Ali Malek KC is an accomplished practitioner who manages a weighty commercial caseload that includes a number of international fraud instructions. He acts in claims as well as proceedings to enforce arbitral awards. He has significant expertise in the commodities sector.

Financial Services - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Ali Malek KC is a powerful advocate in the financial services sector, respected both for his highly effective and technical advice, and for his forceful representation of clients facing investigation and enforcement proceedings. He is particularly noted for his strength and experience operating internationally.

International Arbitration: Arbitrators - London (Bar)

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Individual Editorial

Ali Malek KC is a popular name in international arbitrator circles. A stalwart of the chancery and banking and financing Bar, Malek brings a wealth of experience to his hearings, as both chair and co-arbitrator. He has appeared in ICC, LCIA, HKIAC, UNCITRAL, SIAC, ICSID and ad hoc arbitrations, further cementing his status as an international practitioner.

Strengths

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  • Ali is a very experienced barrister who is up there with the best in London.

    Banking & FinanceUK Bar
  • I rate him highly and he is particularly good with clients.

    Banking & FinanceUK Bar
  • Ali Malek is forensic in his approach.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • A heavyweight KC who is excellent in terms of advocacy.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • The best networker at the Bar in terms of getting on with judges, solicitors, other barristers and clients. He is also good at getting to grips early on with the strategic thrust on complex matters.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar
  • Ali Malek KC is the doyen of civil fraud. He knows exactly how judges think, and his experience is second to none.

    Commercial Dispute ResolutionUK Bar

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